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Warning - Modelling Agency
In the North / North West London area a number of so called 'Agents' are approaching people as well as placing ads in the local papers looking for Models. Obviously flattered, the 'model' goes to a the rented suite in this case a tower block in Wembley, has a shoot told their wonderful blah blah, and they have a contract…
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Powergen rant! Sorry!
I'm changing supplier of lekkie from powergen to ecotricity so I wasn't surprised when someone came to the door to read the lekkie meter. No problem there. A couple of days later, a guy with a Transco ID card asked to read the gas meter. He went down to the cellar and went away no problem. Then I get a letter from powergen…
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Discounts & Savings Exclusively for NHS staff
Not sure for the best place to post this but here goes! If your an employee within the NHS staff there is a dedicated site to offer you discounts on almost everything! I became aware of it via my trust I.T department. Offers are available from companies such as Dixons, PC world, RAC, AA, Halifax, Burton amongst many more…
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Replacement/renewing Driving Licences
Watchdog did an article last night on replacement driving licences from the DVLA. Drivers had submitted their paper licences for updating to photo licences and when they were returned noticed that they had lost the ability to drive certain catagories of cars/bikes. The DVLA refused to reinstate them without proof. They…
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holiday complaint - should i?
wonder if someone would like to comment on this for me..... breifly, went on holiday, got there ok, went in to appartment, which smelt strongly of wet paint & damp... went off for a shower, stood on 2 5p sizes peices of glass in bath, found other shards of glass on bathroom floor (neatly swept into corner) also found…
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Argos/Sun comp - Have you had your prize ??
I won a bed and a grill from Argos/Sun competition in August, as did many other MSE's... I initially got an email saying that if I hadn't heard by the 2nd Sept then to ring them which I did... twice, each time getting 'fobbed' off. I rang again today, and have also received two letters, stating that there are problems and…
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WARNING- Very convincing scam!
Thought you might be interested in this email I received today. Normally just delete the requests from Nigeria for receiving their cash etc, but this was very convincing: BANK Transfer Confirmation Please retain for your records Thank you Transaction details: Transaction for the value of: GBP 356.95 Description: ANS…
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Mad as a wasp!
I just received a letter from Empire catalogue saying that they had not been able to process my last payment, so had "unfortunately" had to charge me £15 administration costs! I checked with the bank and they hadn't refused the payment. I then phoned the catalogue and was told that it's all done electronically, and if the…
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Council Waste of Tax Payers Money
Went into my local Council Offices Today. Checked out there new TV Then Found out the Price here Shocked, you should be
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Debenhams on-line
Not sure if this is the right place for this... I ordered some slippers on line last week. They came yesterday, but didn't fit. I phoned Customer Services and asked if I can take them back to my local branch for exchange or refund. I was told this would be no problem. So I went along yesterday only to be told they can't…
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Fire at screenselect (Tesco DVD rental )
Hi everyone, A lot of you probably know that they have had a fire at Screenselect which deals with the tesco dvd rental. I am paying for a service, however dvds are not coming through. They have mentioned compensation, but so far they are still not telling us how much they will credit us back, or indeed how long this poor…
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Flies in McDonalds Restaurant
I went to McDonalds today as I love their strawberry milkshakes. I sat down at a table, and noticed there were hundreds of flies crawling over the chairs, tables and anywhere! Well, not hundreds, but I counted at least 10 just around my table, and there were more on the other tables. I pointed this out to a member of…
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Asda out of date offers
Shopping in Asda today I noticed two very out of date offers. They had some ready meals marked as 2 for £3 (I think they were £1.74 each). The offer was detailed on two separate cards in front of the items. On closer inspection I noticed the offer expired on the 15th August, 2005! I pointed this out to an assistant and he…
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BT Mobile - Terrible Customer Care!!!
My wife has had problems with BT Mobile from day one, was wondering If she is one of the 'unlucky few' or is it a 'isolated case'...LOL! 1. Delivered phone within 2 days, took 2 weeks and 6 phone calls @ 1/2 an hour to an hour per call to transfer her existing mobile no. via the pac code, she was told on 3 occasions that…
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NAME AND SHAME! Argos lets down customers and sick children too.
Forgive the tabloid headline, but I'm unhappy about this. Here we had the chance to turn a mistake into something good. Yet Argos through it, and its good PR out of the window The background Last week's hot Chat Forum topic was a mispriced widescreen TV for 49p plus postage at Argos/Homebase (see original thread). I've…
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ghd
sent them an email explaining my straighteners didnt seem as hot as when i first got them so they told m,e to send them back so they could have a look so sent them away on thursday and today arrived a brand new pair with no mention if they where wonkey im very pleased ! :T
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CAR ACCIDENT, other driver denying liability.
Hi all, I posted about this earlier in the year when it hapenned, and the ball has only started rolling. I was in an NCP and the woman in front of me in a chrysler people carrier stopped as she`d seen a space behind her, went into reverse at full pelt (as you do when you see a space you want) and went straight into me. I…
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vitamail p.o box 1075 bedford mk41 9xp
has anyone ever heard of this company,as i have just recieved a letter today saying i have definetly won £10000 all i have to do apparently is make an order and return it with my winning certificate to get the cash,you can order health stuff for only £4 or so ,anyone had a similar letter
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MacPherson Mystery Shopping
Not sure if this is the correct place to post this but.... I have completed some mystery shopping jobs for this company and am still awaiting payment after nearly 4 months. There phone lines now seem to have been cut off and there are stories of them now being called either 24-7 or Mysterium, but when phoning 24-7 they…
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Mattress Heaven
I just got a Tempurpedic mattress from 1-800-Mattress, and i have to tell you i haven't slept this well in years. they had the best prices around and a huge selection of all the best to choose from. It's great! When i went to look I met with a 'Sleep Consultant' they have and we discussed my lifestyle, health, sleeping…
